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Self Service 24-Hour Laundromats

This black-and-white photography series captures the simple, everyday scenes of self-service 24-hour laundromats. The first two photos document coin-operated laundromats in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail a township in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The final image was taken in 2012 during a holiday in Siem Reap – Cambodia, featuring a similar laundromat setup. Laundromats in Kuala Lumpur are popular due to their 24-hour access, allowing people to do their weekly washing while enjoying free Wi-Fi and snacks from nearby restaurants.

“It’s great that it’s open 24 hours so we can come and wash the laundry when it isn’t so packed,” one visitor commented.

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Washing day at a self service 24 hour laundromat in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail township in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Loading up the washing machine with clothes at a self service 24 hour laundromat in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail township in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Self service 24 hour laundromats washing machines spinning with full loads and a washing basket of clothes hangers on the streets of Siem Reap - Cambodia
Category: Street photography
Style: Documentary photography
Subject: Laundromats
Medium: Black and white photograph
© Tahnia Roberts, 2013
Tahnia Roberts

Author Tahnia Roberts

I explore and document urban and natural environments, often focusing on reflections, shadows, and patterns. My camera walks allow me to capture found objects and scenes that tell stories through everyday details. In my journal, I share these explorations and offer a glimpse into my process.

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